I rejoiced with those who said to me, “Let’s go to the house of the Lord.” (Psalm 122:1). Like the Israelites traveling up to the temple, every follower of God is always ascending toward God. In our discipleship journeys we’re moving closer to his presence, likeness, and purpose every day.

The path up is never easy. It’s filled with confusing obstacles, tragic detours, and tempting traps. But in each step we can experience refuge, redemption, and resurgence as we seek Christ’s renown. What’s the next step on the journey of ascent you’re taking right now?